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28 September, 10:35

Write and equation to find the first three numbers with the following properties. Let x be the first number. The second number is 3 more than the first number. The third number is 4 times the second number. The sum of the third number and the product of the first number is 0. Solve the equation and give the three numbers.

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  1. 28 September, 10:45
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    4 (x+3) + x=0

    4x+12+x=0

    5x+12=0

    5x=-12

    x=-2.4

    the first number - 2.4

    the second number 1.4

    the third number 5.6
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